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Greenville, NC is an attractive destination for those looking to save some money. With a two bedroom rent of $1,050 compared to the US average of $1,430, it's a great place for families or individuals looking for more space at a lower cost. Grocery costs are also significantly lower in Greenville with an index of 96 versus 100 in the US. The city is home to many popular companies such as Vidant Health and East Carolina University, as well as many attractions including the Greenville Museum of Art and the East Carolina Railway Historic Park.

Greenville has an unemployment rate of 4.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Greenville has seen the job market increase by 1.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Greenville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Greenville is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Greenville is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Greenville
- The average income of a Greenville resident is $22,867 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Greenville resident is $44,064 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGreenville, North CarolinaUnited States
  4.96
  -5.8%-6.2%
  32.1%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $28,424$37,638
  $44,064$69,021
  $64,356$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  2.9%6.8%
  8.9%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  12.5%11.0%
  3.2%4.8%
  0.1%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  3.7%4.7%
  2.2%1.9%
  4.9%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.9%4.2%
  15.0%9.3%
  18.6%14.0%
  1.2%2.1%
  11.5%7.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  3.3%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

Greenville is congested, dirty, drug and bug infested. Poverty levels rising because the elite in the city pool their resources to keep the housing prices extremely high  More

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Love this place, it's changed so much over the past 5 to 10 years and is growing in such a great direction. I can't wait to see how it grows in the years to come. Cost  More

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Over 8 years ago

absolutely avoid this place. I was (also) tricked to work at ECU unless someone thinks I am dumb enough to willfully drive 953 miles away from a vested position for a  More

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